Our co-op class with Indoor Farming Collaborative and Seattle Central College held its first session Saturday.

Is the food system racist? Urban farmer Karen Washington coined the phrase ‘food apartheid’. Now the Bronx-based activist says a shift of power is urgent. www.agritecture.com

We're taking microgreen and herb production to a whole new level. The commercial Urban Cultivator makes it possible to grow healthy, nutritious greens all year round.

We're working with a local school district to implement an indoor gardening curriculum featuring microgreens and varied leafy greens, too.

Make your own fertilizer and cut your heat bill at the same time! If you have about 50 sq ft (4.6m^2) in your back yard you can build your own biodigester. www.ecosnippets.com

Herbs are delicious, versatile and prime for long-term preservation. Here (Wa. Post) are some ideas to use the bounty. www.washingtonpost.com

National Library of Medicine report on microgreens. medlineplus.gov

A British take on alternative food supplies. After The Guardian. www.theguardian.com

University of Maryland researchers observed that the microgreens contained four to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts. They've been widely quoted. agnr.umd.edu

Interesting project in Burkina Faso, West Africa produces chickens, fish, greens and more (overview in French). www.commodafrica.com

Dr. Axe's take on microgreens. draxe.com

Microgreens: Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts
Turns out microgreens are not just a plain good-for-you food or a healthy garnish on salads and soups. www.healwithfood.org

Here's an interesting take on hydroponics vs. "organic" gardening. Seems there's really not much meaningful difference in taste, nutrition, etc. www.protectedcroppingaustralia.com

Simply spectacular! Garden of Eden Urban Farming grows fresh, collard greens locally,
indoors, all year round.

WebMD on microgreens www.webmd.com

New York Times article on cruciferous vegetables. www.nytimes.com

Slate article on microgreens healthyeating.sfgate.com

The Garden of Eden continues to grow herbs, fruit and vegetables in The Atrium @ Tacoma Urban League. Join us for a tasty learning experience - "From Seed To Table."

Tacoma Urban League hosts our demonstration garden at its headquarters. We're growing, lettuce, arugula, collards and other crops in rotation with the help of local student interns.

Interesting view of nine urban vertical farming efforts. www.upworthy.com

Yippee! Member update photos are working.

I really should post a daily update, or perhaps a nearly daily update!

Yum, strawberries!

Step Two of test.

Testing group membership. Step One.

Installing new staff profiles. Tweaking member - nonmember permissions. Awaiting new staff mugshots with 'bated breath.